COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 見 is built
Traditional etymology note: A man 儿 with the eye 目 emphasized
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How to Write 見 (jiàn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to see, to observe, to meet, to appear
jiànTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jiàn
見
to see, to observe, to meet, to appear
Common words
jiàn
見
to see, to observe, to meet, to appear
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 見
Say “jiàn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 見
Common words and phrases
jiàn
to see, to observe, to meet, to appear
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 見?
見 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 見 (jiàn) mean?
見 (jiàn) means to see, to observe, to meet, to appear.
What is the radical of 見?
The radical of 見 is 見, associated with Not yet classified.